Unusual Primulas for the Rockery and Garden 
PEONY 
CHINENSIS. Taken from the named varieties of those glorious Spring bloom¬ 
ers. A wide range of colors from deepest maroon red through rich pink, 
to white. Very interesting. Sow early to get benefit of freezing. 
PHLOX 
DECUSSATA MIXED (Hardy Phlox). The popular and gay colored summer 
blooming border plant. The seed is taken from the choice named 
varieties. All new introductions are chosen from seedlings. Your results 
will give you a wide color range. Sow early to get benefit of freezing. 
♦ DIVARICATA CANADENSIS (Wild Sweet William). The dainty native 
Phlox that brightens the Spring woods. Wiry stems topped with bright 
lavender flowers. Ideal for the shady spot in the rockery. Sow early. 
PHYSALIS 
FRANCHETTI (Chinese Lantern). Trailing branches filled with large, bright 
red lanterns in late summer. Widely used for winter decoration. Easy 
from seed. 
BUNYARDII. A striking hybrid with larger lanterns of bright red, and longer 
trailing branches. Improved. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
PHYSOSTECIA 
VIRCINICA (Obedience Plant). A useful, summer blooming border plant 
with 2 foot spikes of bright pink. 
"PHYTEUMA 
SCHEUCHZERI. A nice little alpine with dark blue flower heads on 1 foot 
stems. 
PLATYCODON 
CRANDIFLORUM (Balloon Flower). Large, open, Campanula-like flowers on 
graceful 2 foot stems. At its best during June and July. Blue, White, or 
Mixed. 
CRANDIFLORUM DOUBLES. This seed is taken from the unusual full doubles. 
A decided novelty for the border. Will not come 100% true but will 
show many choice doubles. Recommended. Blue, White, or Mixed. Pkt. 
20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
♦MARESI. A dwarf form that is very desirable in the rockery. Large, clear 
colored flowers. 1 foot. Blue, White, or Mixed. 
POLEMONIUM 
CARNEUM. A western native that makes a bright show in the border. The 
graceful stems bear sprays of flowers varying from flesh to salmon 
pink during the early summer. 12 inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
COERULEUM (Jacob’s Ladder). A free blooming border plant with spikes 
that are covered with bright blue flowers that have golden centers. 18 
inches. 
♦HUMILE. A splendid little dwarf with bright blue flowers. The foliage is 
low growing and finely cut. 6 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
•REPTANS. Equally fine for the rockery or low border. Bright blue flowers 
in June. Compact habit. 10 inches. 
RICHARDSONI. A tall growing species for the border with spikes of large 
bright blue flowers. 30 inches. 
POLYCONATUM 
BIFLORUM (True Solomon’s Seal). A hardy herbaceous plant found in the 
northern woods. Blooms from April until July followed by handsome 
dark blue berries. Ideal for the shade. 2 feet. Pkt. 20c. 
POTENTILLA 
ATROSANCUINEA (Cinquefoil). Handsome, finely cut leaves and bright red 
flowers. 1 5 inches. 
HYBRIDA “FIRE KING.” A brilliant fiery red making a vivid show in the 
border. 15 inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
NEPALENSIS. Large flowers in a pleasing combination of cherry red and 
buff. 2 feet. 
•NITIDA. A beautiful alpine with delicate pink flowers and silver gray 
leaves. 3 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
PRIMULA 
In the following list of fine, hardy Primulas you will find the outstand¬ 
ing varieties for the alpine garden and the perennial border. Only those 
varieties have been included that merit consideration because of their dis¬ 
tinctiveness and dependability in American gardens. 
ANSIDORA. Similar in form to the japonica type with extra large flowers of 
bright crimson maroon with a golden center zone. Blooms in July. 18 
inches. Pkt. 20c. 
♦AURICULA (Alpine Primrose). A choice mixture of pleasing shades of 
rose, buff yellow, deep red purple on 6 inch stems. The foliage is dis¬ 
tinct and is light green. May blooming. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
'AURICULA “DOBBIE’S IMPERIAL STRAIN.” A vastly improved strain 
showing a wider range of rich colors such as bright blue, clear carmine, 
velvety purple, saffron yellow, and maroon bronze. Many of them are 
two-toned having a contrasting center. Very choice. Pkt. 25c. 
BEESIANA. Very attractive in the border with velvety purple flowers 
marked with a yellow eye. 2 feet. Pkt 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
♦ BARR’S EXHIBITION REDS. A fine polyanthus selection including bright 
shades of crimson and scarlet. Unusual. 6 inches. Pkt. 30c. 
MUNSTEAD EXHIBITION MIXED. A grand polyanthus mixture taken from 
the select large flowered strain of exhibition varieties. Many new 
colors in a fine blend. Pkt. 25c. 
♦ BARR’S MUNSTEAD CIANTS. A superb mixture of the poly¬ 
anthus type in shades of orange, yellow, apricot, and white. 
This strain has been greatly improved as to size of flower. 
Recommended 6 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
BULLEYANA. Dense spikes, two feet high, bearing flowers of rich apricot. 
Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
BULLESIANA. A striking hybrid for the shady part of the garden. A wide 
color range of red, pink, lilac, orange, rose, and yellow. 2 feet. Pkt. 
20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
CAPITATA MOOREANA. An excellent species with large flower heads of 
Tyrian purple on stiff 15 inch stems. Blooms from July well into Sep¬ 
tember. Highly recommended. Pkt. 25c. 
♦CASHMERIANA. One of the first to brighten the Spring with round flower 
heads of bright lavender. A strong grower. 10 inches. Pkt. 20c. Tr. 
Pkt. 50c. 
♦COCKBURNIANA. A unique rock garden variety with brilliant orange- 
scarlet flowers. 6 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
♦CORTUSOIDES. Dainty clusters of light purple flowers. Neat, compact 
leaves. 8 inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
♦DENTICULATA. A grand variety from the Himalayas with dense, globe 
shaped flower heads of rich lilac. An early bloomer. 1 foot. Pkt 20c, 
Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
♦FARINOSA. An unusual pale purple dwarf with distinct eye. Crows nicely 
among the rocks. 6 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
FLORINDAE. Brought out of Thibet several years ago it has met with wide 
appeal. A beauty in the border with pendants of bright yellow flowers 
sometimes as many as 60 on a plant. 4 feet. 
♦FRONDOSA. A rare alpine gem with tiny leaves that are powdered with 
silver. In June the delicate lavender flowers cover the plant. 4 inches. 
Pkt. 25c. 
HELADOXA. Blooming in May this grand variety is a mass of golden yel¬ 
low. Exquisite for the border. 2 feet. Pkt. 25c. 
HYBRIDA “RED HUCH.” The intense fiery scarlet of this variety makes 
it stand out in the border. June blooming. 2 feet. Pkt. 25c, Tr. Pkt. 
65c. 
JAPONICA SEPARATE COLORS. A gorgeous flower for the border with large 
flowers on erect 18 inch stems. The foliage is dark green and low 
growing. The different colors are carefully selected. Red, Pink, or 
White. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
IAPONICA MIXED. A balanced mixture of this splendid item. It will show 
all of the bright colors. Sow early to get benefit of freezing. 
♦JULIAE HYBRIDS. A grand variety for a moist, shady spot in the rockery. 
Spreading mats of glossy green covered with starry flowers in mag¬ 
nificent shades of claret, crimson, purple, many showing a golden 
center. 3 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
♦LEUCOPHYLLA. The Carpathian Oxslip, a fine subject for the rock garden. 
Large flowers of a beautiful clear yellow. Can be planted in full sun 
and gives a long season of bloom. Pkt. 20c. 
♦LICHIANCENSIS. A rare Primrose for the rockery with pretty deep rose 
flowers on one foot spikes. Downy fringed leaves. Pkt. 25c. 
LITTONIANA. A striking and rare novelty from China. Slender spikes with 
crimson buds and mauve flowers. 15 inches. Pkt. 30c. 
MOERHEIMII HYBRIDS. Very distinct large flowers of red, orange, and 
pink on stiff stems. Choice. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
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